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the Top wasn't perfectly flat - took off 10um to make it better..
206: Slow feed rate for nice finish..
205: Getting close
204: Matching the T-nut up with the compound.
203: TIG work
202: It has a big chip out of it that wasn't in the picture when I bought it.. I will weld some nickle into it and use the so-grinder to match it up..
201: I put the insert number on this mill head with the engraver Art gave me..
200: This moves too much?
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198: Tapping without a tap holder
197: Final cut on the indicator joint using the 60° cutter Art gave me..<smile>
208: Finnaly a tool holder that adjusts for height.
209: Dissasembly for installing cross-slide lock
210: Dissasembly for installing cross-slide lock
211: Documenting incase I want to try to install a ball-screw
212: Cast iron drills so easy.
213: Grub pushes on brass to lock slide.
214: This corner of a gib was high - you can see the polish from the PGS - these high spots can then be filed with a very fine file. The discoloration is from where they ground it to fit the adjustment screw - I think it caused the high spot?
215: Cleaned and oiled.. but..
216: It wasn't as advertised - not a 4" vise. Got a 50% refund today.
217: Tapping cross slide.
